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LIFM001 – Lift Applications Engineering
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Stefan Kaczmarczyk
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRDL - Lift Applications Engineering (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% AUTDL - Lift Applications Engineering (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% AU2DL - Lift Applications Engineering (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: This module established the science and technology basis for the systems engineering involved in the design of lift systems. It is an advanced study of lift systems and the important mathematical, mechanical and electrical processes and mechanisms, involved together with an exploration of their effects on the parameters influencing the overall performance of the system.The module underpins the studies of issues within other modules, and contributes a deeper level of analysis of the technology of lift engineering.
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LIFM002 – Codes and Standards
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Stefan Kaczmarczyk
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTDL - Codes And Standards (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% AU2DL - Codes And Standards (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% SPRDL - Codes And Standards (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: This module established the basis of lift engineering in safety standards and codes. It is an advanced study of lift safety codes and the important underlying processes and mechanisms. It examines the extent to which standard are based on pragmatic service experience, or upon rigorous mechanical and electrical science, and explores the effects of standards on the parameters influencing the overall design and performance of the system. The module underpins the studies of issues within other modules, and contributes a deeper level of analysis of the technology of lift engineering.
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LIFM003 – Management of Construction Industry Contracts
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Dan Bailey
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTDL - Management Of Contracts In The Construction Industry (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: This module investigates the commercial and contractual context in which lift engineering is undertaken. It explores the many faceted relationship between the parties to a lift contract - the developer, the architect, the consulting engineer, the construction company and the lift subcontractor.The module underpins the studies of issues within other modules, and contributes a deeper level of analysis of the implications of engineering processes and activities in the commercial environment of the construction contract.
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LIFM004 – Case Study
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Stefan Kaczmarczyk
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRDL - Case Study (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100% AU2DL - Case Study (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100% AUTDL - Case Study (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: This module is designed to underpin the assessment within the three other compulsory taught modules (Lift Applications Engineering, Codes and Standards and Management of Construction Contracts). The student undertaking the Case Study should demonstrate cross-disciplinary skills and his/her ability to sustain a technical argument and discussion, similar to that which occurs in any design and manufacture contract. This is the fundamental principle of the award.
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LIFM005 – Lift Component Applications
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Stefan Kaczmarczyk
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AU2DL - Lift Component Applications (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% SUMDL - Lift Component Applications (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% AUTDL - Lift Component Applications (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% SPRDL - Lift Component Applications (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: The design of lift installations is founded upon the assembly of suitable families of components (e.g. lift car, entrance, safety equipment) to form a viable system. This module established the science and technology basis for the engineering design and testing of these major components and assemblies. It is an advanced study of the important mathematical, mechanical and electrical processes and mechanisms which underpin the design and application of the components of a lift system, together with an exploration of the parameters influencing the overall performance of the system.
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LIFM007 – Control Systems
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Jonathan Adams
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRDL - Control Systems (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% SUMDL - Control Systems (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% AUTDL - Control Systems (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100% AU2DL - Control Systems (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: Whilst, in the event of catastrophic failure, the ultimate safety of lift passengers is assured by mechanical means, it is the lift control system which, in addition to answering the calls, provides the safety of the system in normal operation and also contributes the major part of passenger comfort in motion.Design and operation of lift controls is a specialist subject which may not be of interest to all students undertaking the MSc programme.This module provides an opportunity to study the principles which underpin the design of lift control systems.
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LIFM009 – Utilisation of Materials
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Huijuan Su
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTDL - Utilisation Of Materials (Distance Learning) (2 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: A lift system as a product has a long service life and requires maintenance over a period up to 25 or 30 years. Further, the lift of the design of particular lift components is equally long. Over such a period many new materials become available, and many existing materials become obsolete, with the consequence of 'like for like' component replacement becomes problematic. This is, of course, in addition to the need to design new components as systems are developed. Consequently, facility with material selection is important not only in the design disciplines, but also in the context of service and maintenance. This module provides an opportunity to study the utilisation of materials and to develop skills in researching their properties.
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LIFM012 – Dissertation
Field: LIFT ENGINEERING
Co-ordinator: Stefan Kaczmarczyk
Credit Value: 60
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRDL - Dissertation (Distance Learning February Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100% AUTDL - Dissertation (Distance Learning September Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100% SUMDL - Dissertation (Distance Learning September Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Lift Engineering;
Description: It is an important element of achieving a qualification at Masters level that the student demonstrate capability to undertake a substantial element of independent study, demonstrating conceptual understanding that enables the student: to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline; and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. This module provides the opportunity for the student to demonstrate these qualities at an advanced level by planning and undertaking an appropriate project.